• CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Lei Yang

Peking University

Vice Dean

Dr. Lei YANG is Research Professor and Deputy President of the Institute of Energy, Peking University, also Deputy President of the Carbon Neutrality Institue. He is a member of the Academic Committee of the Energy Transition and Social Development Research Center of Tsinghua University, Chair of International Gas Union coordination committee, and the Deputy Director of the editorial board of "International Petroleum Economy". He has served as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency from 2016 to 2019, Director and Deputy Director General of the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration since 2002. He is committed to promoting energy transition, energy reform, and global energy governance, participated in the research and formulation of a number of energy policies, and is enthusiastic about the Public Awareness of energy. He is the author of several popular energy related books and articles.

Sessions With Lei Yang

Wednesday, 20 March

  • 07:15am - 08:20am (CST) / 20/mar/2024 12:15 pm - 20/mar/2024 01:20 pm

    China’s Energy Future: Balancing a multidimensional transformation

    Strategy and Business Models

    Since the Chinese government announced its peak emissions (2030) and carbon neutrality (2060) targets, clean energy development in the country has accelerated. How will China balance decarbonization initiatives, energy security and economic growth? What role will Chinese companies play in low-carbon technology development globally in a world of increasing trade restrictions? What strategies can industry leaders implement to address China’s multidimensional transition effectively?